Codes of Practice

The Codes of Practice set out instructions and criteria to which the Local Authorities (Food and Feed Authorities) should have regard when engaged in the enforcement of food and feed law. Authorities must have regard to the processes and criteria in the Codes when carrying out Official Food Controls.

The Codes reflect current policy on enforcement and economic circumstances to ensure that intervention and enforcement action taken by officers is effective, consistent and proportionate.

If you have any queries about the Codes and/or Practice Guidance please contact enforcement@fss.scot.

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